How to Convert Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes
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ChrisFix demonstrates how to convert rear drum brakes to disc brakes on a Honda Del Sol using hand tools. The conversion includes installing a disc brake kit, replacing the proportioning valve, and bleeding the brakes, resulting in a significantly shorter stopping distance on the track.
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Answers: How do you convert drum brakes to disc brakes?
- drum to disc brake conversion
- proportioning valve replacement
- brake bleeding technique
- parking brake cable installation
- rust removal and painting
What it concludes
- Replacing the proportioning valve is super important when converting drum brakes to disc brakes so that the new disc brakes perform correctly and do not have low pressure.
- Bending the edge of the axle nut upwards clears the indent and allows the axle nut to be removed.
- Using a flare nut wrench when removing brake lines touches four sides instead of two and is less likely to strip the nut.
- Coating threaded fasteners with anti-seize brake lube makes sure the brakes don't squeak and prevents them from seizing.
- The disc brake proportioning valve provides about 60% more fluid pressure compared to the drum brake proportioning valve.
- Converting rear drum brakes to disc brakes on the Honda Del Sol reduces the 60 to 0 stopping distance from 141 feet to 111 feet.
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